269 articles by David Taube

• Most trucking regulators will still work under government shutdown

  Sept. 29, 2023

• Ryder workers at GM facility vote against joining United Auto Workers

  Sept. 27, 2023

• California governor vetoes bill proposing driverless truck restrictions

  Sept. 25, 2023

• Carrier exits slow in August, signaling silver lining

  Sept. 19, 2023

• Strong used truck sale activity hints at market shifts

  Sept. 18, 2023

• Werner CEO notes caution with M&A in current environment

  Sept. 14, 2023

• Gatik expands its AV lineup with Class 7 trucks in Tyson routes

  Sept. 12, 2023

• California’s Senate passes bill to restrict autonomous trucks

  Sept. 12, 2023

• Former Argo AI leaders launch new autonomous trucking company

  Sept. 11, 2023

• Hyzon truck model uses liquid hydrogen to travel farther

  Sept. 8, 2023

• Fleets pressured by higher insurance, claim costs

  Sept. 7, 2023

• Werner found guilty of discriminating against driver applicant

  Sept. 7, 2023

• Some Ryder drivers vote to join union amid nationwide uptick

  Sept. 7, 2023

• Mack Trucks recall affects 27K vehicles

  Sept. 6, 2023

• Some Werner subsidiary drivers vote to unionize

  Aug. 31, 2023

• FMCSA weighs ‘new methodology’ for sanctioning unfit carriers

  Aug. 30, 2023

• Knight-Swift CEO and CFO take 20% base pay cuts

  Aug. 29, 2023

• Nikola begins hydrogen-powered truck production

  Aug. 29, 2023

• Yellow’s terminals coveted for location, rarity

  Aug. 24, 2023

• Trucking peak season optimism moderated by uncertain consumer demand

  Aug. 23, 2023

• OnLine Transport acquires freight and brokerage services, plans for more M&A

  Aug. 22, 2023

• Wabash slows production line amid downturn

  Aug. 21, 2023

• Ripple effect of Yellow’s collapse spreads across LTL market

  Aug. 18, 2023

• Werner aims to further reduce spot market exposure

  Aug. 17, 2023

• Heartland Express projects Q3 challenges

  Aug. 16, 2023

• Northeast shipments plummet as housing starts, consumption drop

  Aug. 15, 2023

• Cash reserves running out for many trucking firms, Werner says

  Aug. 14, 2023

• Nikola recalls electric trucks due to battery pack fire risks

  Aug. 14, 2023

• Truckload carriers project some seasonal uplift

  Aug. 10, 2023

• Yellow bankruptcy: 7 takeaways from court filings

  Aug. 8, 2023

• Yellow’s terminals are for sale as the LTL liquidates. Here’s a list of locations.

  Aug. 8, 2023

• XPO reduces damage claims, aims for further improvement

  Aug. 7, 2023

• Ryder used vehicle prices decline, projected to bottom out in 2024

  Aug. 4, 2023

• Yellow shutdown likely means LTL price increases, analysts say

  Aug. 4, 2023

• TFI International packaging exec to oversee TForce Freight turnaround

  Aug. 2, 2023

• Yellow lays off workforce, plans to liquidate

  Aug. 2, 2023

• ArcBest hits $3M cost-reduction goal for asset-light segment

  Aug. 1, 2023

• Paccar projects boost in production for 2023

  Aug. 1, 2023

• Kodiak Robotics’ self-driving trucks test pre-clearances for roadside inspections

  July 28, 2023

• Waymo redirects focus to self-driving cars at the expense of trucking

  July 27, 2023

• PAM Transport reports profit decline in Q2

  July 25, 2023

• Marten Transport’s operating efficiency takes another hit

  July 24, 2023

• Knight-Swift projects US Xpress to become profitable in 2024

  July 21, 2023

• Yellow saga: Trucking industry leaders react to the LTL firm’s turmoil

  July 21, 2023

• DAT launches efforts to address double brokering, fraud

  July 20, 2023

• XPO adds 46 doors in Atlanta area

  July 18, 2023

• Fatal Illinois bus crash with parked tractor-trailers prompts NTSB investigation

  July 17, 2023

• US Xpress leaders take new roles under Knight-Swift

  July 14, 2023

• California senators advance bill restricting driverless trucks

  July 13, 2023

• Knight-Swift landed a $250M credit line to aid US Xpress purchase

  July 12, 2023

• How partnerships tie into Gatik’s view on middle-mile autonomy

  July 11, 2023

• Retired Werner CFO becomes consultant for carrier

  July 10, 2023

• Dupré Logistics acquires Florida-based broker

  July 7, 2023

• PGT Trucking opens driver training center as enrollment surges

  July 6, 2023

• Knight-Swift operating margins take a hit amid sluggish demand

  July 5, 2023

• US Xpress votes to approve Knight-Swift acquisition

  June 30, 2023

• TuSimple explores selling its US operations

  June 29, 2023

• Inflation, consumer goals are obstacles for summer beverage spending

  June 28, 2023

• Driver wages grew at record pace in 2022, ATRI finds

  June 27, 2023

• Regulators propose required automatic emergency braking systems

  June 23, 2023

• Kodiak to equip logistics startup trucks with autonomous tech

  June 22, 2023

• Yellow subsidiary settles EEOC claim it refused to hire female drivers at terminal

  June 22, 2023

• Carriers’ insurance and claims expense spikes in Q1

  June 20, 2023

• New Cummins tech analyzing fuel efficiency aims to launch this year

  June 20, 2023

• Spot market should improve from here, ACT Research suggests

  June 15, 2023

• NHTSA recall notes fire risk for certain International MV trucks

  June 14, 2023

• Carriers leverage online communications channels to recruit, assist drivers

  June 13, 2023

• FMCSA examines rise in fatal crashes involving large trucks in Texas

  June 12, 2023

• Marten projects capital expenses will surge

  June 8, 2023

• FMCSA launches new campaign to stop human trafficking

  June 7, 2023

• California’s AV bill advances as industry, legislators clash on safety issues

  June 5, 2023

• Freightliner Cascadia drivers report truck randomly slamming on brakes

  June 5, 2023

• The risks and rewards of AV investment by trucking firms

  June 5, 2023

• Long-distance trucking jobs to shrink by 50K this year: ACT

  June 2, 2023

• Werner turns to auxiliary power units to help fuel efficiency

  June 1, 2023

• Cummins to acquire 2 commercial vehicle manufacturing plants

  June 1, 2023

• Why are smaller fleets struggling? Major carriers weigh in

  May 31, 2023

• US Xpress shareholder sues to temporarily halt merger

  May 30, 2023

• Bendix patents tractor-trailer cybersecurity tech

  May 26, 2023

• Kratos to deploy more autonomous platooning trucks in Midwest

  May 26, 2023

• Ryder secures new headquarters amid increased remote work shift

  May 25, 2023

• US Xpress’ Eric Fuller to take job at business accelerator

  May 22, 2023

• Werner loses appeal in Texas crash involving around $100M in liability

  May 22, 2023

• TuSimple to cut approximately 30% of workforce

  May 18, 2023

• California truck emissions rules appear poised to spread across North America

  May 17, 2023

• Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered trucks on public roads in Sweden

  May 16, 2023

• Driver pay is moderating, Werner says

  May 15, 2023

• US Xpress operating loss reaches nearly $30M in Q1

  May 12, 2023

• Torc Robotics, CR England tout AV reefer pilot

  May 12, 2023

• Heartland works to improve efficiencies of newly acquired assets

  May 11, 2023

• Werner expects $34M in annualized savings in fuel, labor initiatives

  May 10, 2023

• Nikola pauses EV truck production in Arizona

  May 10, 2023

• DOT approves use of oral fluid drug tests in trucking

  May 8, 2023

• Trucking execs share weak Q2 outlook

  May 8, 2023

• Werner CEO suggests spot market bottomed out in April

  May 5, 2023

• 10 years after trucking crash killed 2 girls, mother sees hope for change

  May 5, 2023

• Knight-Swift will add 11 LTL terminals

  May 3, 2023

• Kodiak introduces autonomous electric truck

  May 2, 2023

• Covenant buys Arkansas-based poultry carrier for $100M

  May 1, 2023

• Ryder profits hurt again by Bed Bath & Beyond

  April 28, 2023

• How Knight-Swift’s deal with US Xpress unfolded

  April 28, 2023

• Knight-Swift signs intermodal deal with CPKC

  April 26, 2023

• California lawmakers advance bill to restrict driverless autonomous trucking

  April 26, 2023

• NHTSA seeks input on side underride guard regulation

  April 25, 2023

• Navistar recalls nearly 45K trucks over fire risk concerns

  April 24, 2023

• Hyzon hires its 1st COO

  April 24, 2023

• Knight-Swift reports drops across most segments amid ‘unusually weak’ Q1

  April 21, 2023

• CR England tests AV route in Texas

  April 20, 2023

• Werner, ATA note drug violations in list of factors behind driver shortage

  April 20, 2023

• Paccar to pay $600M for follow-up lawsuits over EU price fixing

  April 19, 2023

• FMCSA looks to broaden parameters of non-preventable crashes

  April 18, 2023

• Aurora touts its first Texas AV truck terminal as expenses mount

  April 14, 2023

• Sysco drivers in Indianapolis, Louisville approve contracts after strikes

  April 13, 2023

• EPA proposes tougher emission rules for heavy-duty trucks

  April 12, 2023

• PAM Transport owner names new CFO

  April 10, 2023

• Investment firms BlackRock, Vanguard shift stakes across carriers

  April 7, 2023

• Aurora hits key milestone to haul freight without a driver

  April 6, 2023

• Paccar, investor clash over environmental lobbying disclosures

  April 5, 2023

• Marten Transport pay gap between median employee and CEO narrows

  April 5, 2023

• US Xpress HQ slated to remain following Knight-Swift deal

  April 3, 2023

• Kodiak Robotics, Forward Air unite for Atlanta-Dallas AV route

  March 31, 2023

• Court approves $13M settlement between US Xpress and investors

  March 29, 2023

• Navistar recalls 5.8K trucks for grille issue

  March 28, 2023

• What Knight-Swift deal means for its future M&A prospects

  March 27, 2023

• Industry groups say registration fee is unfair, even if lower in 2024

  March 24, 2023

• US Xpress subsidiary will remain separate following Knight-Swift deal

  March 23, 2023

• Knight-Swift unveils new leadership for US Xpress as part of deal

  March 21, 2023

• PAM Transport finance chief resigns after decades with the carrier

  March 21, 2023

• Knight-Swift moves to buy US Xpress for over $800M

  March 21, 2023

• Werner’s key customer mix moves toward retail, consumer products

  March 17, 2023

• Gatik rolls out AV deliveries for Kroger in Dallas

  March 16, 2023

• Volvo’s planned AV network recruits its first carrier

  March 15, 2023

• Navistar recalls over 32K vehicles due to parking brake issues

  March 14, 2023

• Knight-Swift trailers keep aging as equipment market remains tight

  March 13, 2023

• Forward Air extends layoffs in cost-cutting move

  March 9, 2023

• Ryder sells HQ in Florida for $42M, kicks off search for smaller space

  March 8, 2023

• Big G Express acquires transportation, warehousing company

  March 8, 2023

• Daimler recalls 60K Freightliners for loss-of-steering risk

  March 7, 2023

• Why USA Truck’s former CEO joined Kodiak Robotics

  Feb. 24, 2023

• PAM Transport hit with delay in trailer orders, increased costs

  Feb. 23, 2023

• Ryder’s supply chain business outshines other segments

  Feb. 22, 2023

• FMCSA proposes new safety monitoring criteria

  Feb. 16, 2023

• Covenant spends extra $10M in push to update fleet

  Feb. 14, 2023

• Heartland Express acquisitions nearly double age of its trailer fleet

  Feb. 13, 2023

• Werner quarterly profits shrink in ‘lackluster truckload and logistics’ market

  Feb. 10, 2023

• 3 trucking tech trends to watch in 2023

  Feb. 10, 2023

• Jones Logistics strengthens presence in 8 states with Nationwide Express purchase

  Feb. 9, 2023

• Regulatory issues to watch for in 2023

  Feb. 8, 2023

• Volvo, Mack recall some electric trucks due to combustion risk

  Feb. 7, 2023

• Marten profits bolstered by gains in brokerage, dedicated

  Feb. 6, 2023

• FMCSA seeks input on AV safety documentation

  Feb. 1, 2023

• LTL is Knight-Swift’s top M&A priority, CEO says

  Jan. 31, 2023

• Uber Freight, other carriers train drivers to spot signs of human trafficking

  Jan. 30, 2023

• Muted peak season hits Knight-Swift’s Q4 earnings

  Jan. 27, 2023

• RE Garrison Trucking grows produce industry services through new acquisition

  Jan. 26, 2023

• OEMs poised for improvement in 2023

  Jan. 25, 2023

• US Xpress names new president of dedicated

  Jan. 23, 2023

• Bay & Bay brings in new president, touts executive’s safety track record

  Jan. 20, 2023

• Ryder to cut 800 jobs in Texas as client shifts work to other 3PLs

  Jan. 19, 2023

• Former USA Truck CEO James Reed joins autonomous trucking firm Kodiak

  Jan. 19, 2023

• Werner expands borrowing capacity with $1B credit facility as it eyes acquisitions

  Jan. 13, 2023

• Why some women don’t apply for trucking jobs

  Jan. 12, 2023

• PGT Trucking buys Nikola battery-electric truck, plans to lease 100 more

  Jan. 9, 2023

• FMCSA rejects industry request to share hair testing results

  Jan. 6, 2023

• Aurora’s AV tech reaches new milestone in pursuit of commercial launch

  Jan. 4, 2023

• CH Robinson ousts CEO in wake of layoffs, falling demand

  Jan. 3, 2023

• High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023

  Jan. 3, 2023

• TuSimple will cut 25% of workforce, scale back freight lanes

  Dec. 22, 2022

• Smaller carriers more likely to face hardships, CEOs say

  Dec. 20, 2022

• Trucking tech hit major milestones in 2022

  Dec. 19, 2022

• Volvo recalls certain trucks over air tank detachment concerns

  Dec. 19, 2022

• Volvo tech startup to pilot autonomous loads on Uber Freight platform

  Dec. 14, 2022

• Ryder expands board of directors to 12 with new appointment

  Dec. 12, 2022

• CH Robinson settles crash lawsuit after Supreme Court denies review

  Dec. 12, 2022

• Ryder launches drop-and-hook service

  Dec. 8, 2022

• Werner sees higher driver school costs amid recruitment push

  Dec. 7, 2022

• New scholarship for women pursuing CDLs honors industry leader

  Dec. 7, 2022

• Navistar, TuSimple end autonomous tech partnership

  Dec. 6, 2022

• Aurora, Uber Freight add autonomous route in Texas to help with peak season

  Dec. 5, 2022

• Kodiak touts AV milestone: navigating a tire blowout

  Nov. 30, 2022

• More truck drivers bring pets along for the ride

  Nov. 29, 2022

• AV truck market gets more crowded with Waabi Driver debut

  Nov. 28, 2022

• ATRI leader warns about legal system pitfalls regarding crashes

  Nov. 21, 2022

• What trucking execs are saying about declining demand

  Nov. 18, 2022

• Hub Group CEO retires, announces son as successor

  Nov. 17, 2022

• Truckers are uniquely positioned to fight sex trafficking, nonprofit says

  Nov. 16, 2022

• CEOs with CDLs: Hirschbach execs tout benefits of firsthand experience

  Nov. 15, 2022

• FMCSA head targets sexual assault, other safety issues during Women in Trucking conference

  Nov. 15, 2022

• Flashback: Women trucking leaders fight for change

  Nov. 10, 2022

• US Xpress posts $22.7M loss after crash costs spike

  Nov. 9, 2022

• Daimler recalls over 200,000 trucks due to cruise control brake issue

  Nov. 8, 2022

• Werner acquires Florida-based logistics and transport business for $112.4M

  Nov. 7, 2022

• Werner expects premium pricing to be down at least 60% this quarter

  Nov. 7, 2022

• Flashback: Trucking firms encouraged to hire diverse staff as industry evolves

  Nov. 4, 2022

• Ryder acquires e-commerce fulfillment firm as it looks to grow network

  Nov. 3, 2022

• Covenant hit with $7.5M increase in maintenance, operations costs

  Nov. 2, 2022

• Schneider records $57M legal hit after losing contract battle

  Nov. 1, 2022

• Landstar owner-operator headcount drops by 2.5%

  Oct. 31, 2022

• Flashback: Companies hit with record-high fuel prices

  Oct. 28, 2022

• Ryder used truck, tractor prices cool from 2022 highs

  Oct. 27, 2022

• Knight-Swift projects ‘muted peak season’

  Oct. 26, 2022

• Paccar recalls over 76K vehicles due to digital display issue

  Oct. 25, 2022

• Freight volumes see largest quarterly drop in over a year: US Bank

  Oct. 19, 2022

• Ikea tests autonomous trucking deliveries with Kodiak Robotics

  Oct. 18, 2022

• 5 trucking behaviors are strongly linked to future crashes: ATRI

  Oct. 17, 2022

• FMCSA ends COVID-19 hours of service relief

  Oct. 17, 2022

• Flashback: Trucking’s role in the Hurricane Ian response

  Oct. 14, 2022

• Ryder turns to social media for maintenance tech hiring push

  Oct. 13, 2022

• RXO outlines risks, growth potential ahead of XPO spinoff

  Oct. 12, 2022

• Werner wants to ‘stay at the forefront’ of autonomous tech

  Oct. 12, 2022

• Southeast markets see volume spike after Hurricane Ian

  Oct. 11, 2022

• Waymo makes autonomous beer deliveries in Constellation partnership

  Oct. 10, 2022

• Gatik launches fully driverless autonomous routes in Canada

  Oct. 7, 2022

• September sees surge in Class 8 truck orders as demand is unleashed

  Oct. 6, 2022

• Werner execs say Baylor Trucking deal checked all the M&A boxes

  Oct. 5, 2022

• PGT Trucking partners with Penske in maintenance tech shift

  Oct. 5, 2022

• Trucking voices press FMCSA on hair testing as agency awaits health ruling

  Oct. 4, 2022

• Werner acquires Baylor Trucking

  Oct. 3, 2022

• Flashback: Execs share lessons, solutions with peers at FTR conference

  Oct. 3, 2022

• ‘Inevitable reality’: Werner forges ahead with new AV partnership

  Sept. 30, 2022

• Recruitment and retention becomes a costly challenge for trucking, execs say

  Sept. 29, 2022

• Nikola recalls all Tre BEV trucks in US due to seat belt defect

  Sept. 28, 2022

• Walmart hiring 1,500 full-time truck drivers as part of holiday hiring spree

  Sept. 27, 2022

• Schneider to partner with Torc Robotics on autonomous truck pilot

  Sept. 26, 2022

• Flashback: FMCSA’s recent moves as new boss takes the helm

  Sept. 26, 2022

• Hutcheson confirmed as FMCSA head, ending agency’s yearslong void

  Sept. 23, 2022

• Changing driver profile requires new retention strategies, experts say

  Sept. 22, 2022

• Werner COO to step down

  Sept. 21, 2022

• Ryder’s contractual business is a buffer in a volatile economy

  Sept. 20, 2022

• Yellow optimizes Western US terminals to become ‘super regional carrier’

  Sept. 19, 2022

• Flashback: Supply chain woes stunt OEMs

  Sept. 19, 2022

• Trucking executives share autonomous vehicle timeline projections

  Sept. 15, 2022

• Equipment outlook: Analysts differ on whether the industry will see relief in 2023

  Sept. 14, 2022

• Stevens Trucking to equip existing fleet with autonomous technology

  Sept. 14, 2022

• DOT to reduce interstate registration fee by 31%

  Sept. 13, 2022

• XPO names CIO to replace Harik

  Sept. 12, 2022

• Flashback: The US chassis crisis

  Sept. 12, 2022

• XPO truck brokerage spinoff names CFO

  Sept. 7, 2022

• Knight-Swift’s smaller business areas eclipse its intermodal profit

  Sept. 6, 2022

• COVID-19 hours of service relief extended into October

  Sept. 1, 2022

• As trucking sees costlier crash payouts, insurers seek to limit risk

  Sept. 1, 2022

• Waymo to test autonomous Class 8 trucks in Arizona, Texas

  Aug. 31, 2022

• Purdy Bros deal expands TL carrier’s Southeast presence

  Aug. 30, 2022

• Flashback: Fleets, OEMs invest in telematics

  Aug. 29, 2022

• Marten Transport renews $30 million credit line

  Aug. 25, 2022

• Kodiak, Pilot plan ‘autonomous truckport’ in Atlanta

  Aug. 24, 2022

• PAM reaches agreement to settle pay allegations

  Aug. 23, 2022

• Heartland Express buys TFI truckload assets in $525M deal

  Aug. 22, 2022

• Covenant Logistics sells California terminal for $44M

  Aug. 22, 2022

• Pennsylvania readies for electronic preclearance system

  Aug. 18, 2022

• US Xpress labor costs rise as carrier grapples with high turnover

  Aug. 16, 2022

• Saia plans spending spree to grow terminal network

  Aug. 15, 2022

• Trucking execs see volatile demand as retailers cut inventory

  Aug. 11, 2022

• Fleets gave drivers big raises in 2021: ATA

  Aug. 10, 2022

• Werner CFO to retire after 25 years

  Aug. 8, 2022

• Supply constraints hamper JB Hunt’s replacements for its aging fleet

  Aug. 4, 2022

• US appeals court sides with FMCSA over hours of service changes

  Aug. 3, 2022

• JB Hunt’s newest home furnishings delivery service brings in $28M

  Aug. 2, 2022

• Marten Transport credits work-life balance as factor in driver hiring boost

  Aug. 1, 2022

• Landstar advises California owner-operators move out of state due to AB5

  July 26, 2022

• JB Hunt names Shelley Simpson president

  July 21, 2022

• JB Hunt introduces West Coast transloading service targeting Los Angeles ports

  July 19, 2022

• XPO names brokerage spinoff RXO as it gears up for launch

  July 13, 2022

• ATA says 4 factors will fuel worsening driver shortage

  July 11, 2022

• NHTSA strengthens standards for rear impact guards

  July 6, 2022

• Walmart upgrades fleet tech to improve real-time visibility

  July 6, 2022

• Trucking groups blast SCOTUS refusal to hear arguments in landmark California labor law

  July 1, 2022

• Motive, Navistar partner to boost fleet visibility

  June 30, 2022

• EPES Logistics Services acquires freight brokerage A Cooper Logistics

  June 28, 2022